Once again, my 2005 Escalade ESV is in for service.. It has high mileage - almost 60k, I think - so maybe that has something to do with it. However, I think it's just near the mileage point where these SUVs just start falling apart. I'm so glad I purchased the 100,000 mile warranty...

Anyway, I have a DTS for a loaner. I think it's a 2007 but being the mileage is up to 15k, it's probably a 2006. When I first got in the car and took off, I thought to myself "this is why I love Cadillacs". I really did love it at that point. It's a very comfortable car. The aesthetics are much improved over the outgoing model.

This is probably a worse review than my original one some time back when I had another as a loaner. But, I figured I'd write again since this one actually has some mileage on it. I'm kinda disappointed.. There are quite a few rattles and squeaks already. Somebody once said that they felt the CLOTH on the sides of the seats were to keep the seat from making noise as it rubbed up against the center console. Well that's not the case. The seats made a lot of noise while I bounced around over bumps. So Cadillac is just being cheap.

The Lexus LS seats don't touch the center console and there's even a little 'catch' in case you drop something in there. Is it really that much more expensive to have it this way? It works perfectly in the Lexus because the seats don't rub against anything - no noise.

There's a lock/unlock STALK right where I'd place my left arm near the window. A STALK! Why is there a STALK there?! What other Cadillac has this these days? WTF?!

Wind noise wasn't too bad. I can't complain. But the interior is quite noisy (not NEARLY as noisy as, say, a Chrysler 300C). A LOT of tire/road noise enters the cabin. Why? Didn't anybody care to put sound deadening material underneath? This IS a Cadillac - isn't it? And engine noise enters the cabin even under normal acceleration.. This is unbecoming of a premium luxury car.

The torque steer is pretty bad. I guess I've been driving rear wheel drive for awhile now - so I'm beginning to notice.. Maybe I don't like FWD as much as I thought I did...

jasper60103

10-11-07, 11:29 AM

I got a 2007 DTS as a loaner today while my 04 base Deville is in the shop.

When I got in I first noticed how comfortable the seats were right away.
I guess because they're not heated? I didn't see any controls for them
in the door like my 04.

Anyway, as I'm driving to work. I noticed the engine sounds similar to my 04,
maybe a few decibels higher though.
Also, when I accelerated from a stop, I did notice the additional 25hp which my 04 Deville doesn't have.
Not a huge difference, but definitely noticeable in performance.

Also, the DTS console/dash is improved over the base Deville,
as what you'd expect. I didn't really play with any of the bells and whistles.

Overall a nice ride, IMO.

Lord Cadillac

10-11-07, 02:59 PM

I don't think the heated seat option makes seats any less comfortable. I've had both and never had any feeling of lesser comfort because of it. In fact, the most comfortable vehicle seats I've ever sat in were heated and cooled...

The DTS console/dash is greatly improved as opposed to the old DeVille (not made any more).

I got a 2007 DTS as a loaner today while my 04 base Deville is in the shop.

When I got in I first noticed how comfortable the seats were right away.
I guess because they're not heated? I didn't see any controls for them
in the door like my 04.

Anyway, as I'm driving to work. I noticed the engine sounds similar to my 04,
maybe a few decibels higher though.
Also, when I accelerated from a stop, I did notice the additional 25hp which my 04 Deville doesn't have.
Not a huge difference, but definitely noticeable in performance.

Also, the DTS console/dash is improved over the base Deville,
as what you'd expect. I didn't really play with any of the bells and whistles.

Overall a nice ride, IMO.

Lord Cadillac

10-11-07, 03:00 PM

I took another ride and noticed a couple more things.. A couple of positive points.. The windows (at least for the front) are both auto down AND up. That's nice.. And the padding around the doors and door-arm rest is very nice as well.. The bad things are that I couldn't see the radio display (no navigation) with the sun (almost at all) and the air conditioning made a LOT of noise.. I don't know what some of the competitors do to have such great, hard-blowing vents while remaining almost silent...

jasper60103

10-11-07, 05:07 PM

I don't think the heated seat option makes seats any less comfortable. I've had both and never had any feeling of lesser comfort because of it. In fact, the most comfortable vehicle seats I've ever sat in were heated and cooled...

Some folks complain the heating elements make the seat feel a little firm. Not a big deal, but noticeable to some folks.

Lord Cadillac

10-12-07, 12:56 AM

I don't think the heated seat option makes seats any less comfortable. I've had both and never had any feeling of lesser comfort because of it. In fact, the most comfortable vehicle seats I've ever sat in were heated and cooled...

Some folks complain the heating elements make the seat feel a little firm. Not a big deal, but noticeable to some folks.
I never heard of that but I can see why it might be a concern. I wonder if they just 'think' they feel the coils...

TSS

10-12-07, 12:48 PM

I can definitely feel the coils in my Seville....at least I think that is what I am feeling. Not in my Lade though.

I pushed the seat way back on the 07 DTS then had to slide it forward
some to drive.
Great news for us 6 footers.

Anyway, I got my 04 Deville back from the shop and still enjoy driving it.

c5 rv

10-14-07, 11:21 PM

...This is probably a worse review than my original one some time back when I had another as a loaner. But, I figured I'd write again since this one actually has some mileage on it. I'm kinda disappointed.. There are quite a few rattles and squeaks already. Somebody once said that they felt the CLOTH on the sides of the seats were to keep the seat from making noise as it rubbed up against the center console. Well that's not the case. The seats made a lot of noise while I bounced around over bumps. So Cadillac is just being cheap...

I had two DTSes for loaners recently and they both had squeaks from the center counsole. I believe it is the side of the seatback (vinyl?) rubbing against the console. Some leather lube would probably quiet things down. My review is here: